Duties Summary

Inspects various phases of a variety of construction projects, other than buildings, to assure compliance with plans, specifications and agreements of the work; authorizes deviations from plans and specifications during construction; and performs other related duties as required.

One (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Public Works - Engineering Division in Kailua-Kona.

The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Examples of Duties

• Inspects new road construction and the resurfacing, reconditioning, patching, and realignment of roads.
• Checks sub-grades and the laying of base course.
• Inspects and tests various construction materials in the field, batching plants, or laboratory.
• Inspects the construction of highway structures such as box culverts, timber and/or concrete bridges.
• Checks grades and elevations to assure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Checks all concrete loads before pouring.
• Inspects pile driving, reinforced steel, drainage, roads, concrete reservoirs, sewer lines, and manhole construction.
• Makes concrete slump tests.
• Inspects street trenching and checks backfill.
• Meets with contractors, engineers and others concerning methods, procedures and material to be used in various phases of construction.
• Keeps records of labor, materials and equipment used.
• Makes estimates of work accomplished by contractors.
• Prepares reports.
• May supervise the work of subordinate inspectors.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• graduation from high school, and
• four (4) years of experience which shall have included the inspection or supervision of workmanship and materials in construction work, and
• possession of a valid State of Hawai'i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at time of filing. (You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire).

Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.

Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.

Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.

Note: In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.

Knowledge of: methods and practices used in the construction of projects such as highways, street, roads, pavements, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, storm drains, sanitary sewers, catch basins, concrete bridges, footings, pipelines, evacuations, and retaining walls; plans and specifications relating to a variety of construction projects; construction equipment and their proper use; mathematics; safety practices and procedures.

Ability to: read and interpret plans and specifications for construction projects; relate lines and grades indicated by survey stakes to construction jobs and check apparent discrepancies between stakes and plan of the project; determine quality of materials and workmanship through inspection and determine compliance with specifications; observe good construction practices and recognize deviations therefrom; make mathematical computations; make estimates of work accomplished by contractors; keep records; prepare reports; deal tactfully and effectively with contractors and the general public; understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping: Light

Supplemental Information

Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required:

• an official college transcript,
• a valid driver's license,
• a temporary assignment verification,
• professional licenses, and/or
• certificates,

Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.

PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS:
Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email box or NEOGOV account INBOX in a timely manner. Checking your NEOGOV account INBOX daily is recommended and is the most secure method to check on notices sent to you. This is a new feature created by our vendor, NEOGOV.

Please add info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list. Open your NEOGOV account using your user name and password. In the upper right hand corner of the account is your name, and under your name, click on INBOX to view all notices sent you. The notices will appear here in the INBOX even in the event you don't receive it on your cell phone, computer, or other electronic device. This is the best way to check and view all notices sent to you.

You will receive a confirmation email upon successfully submitting your application. Failure to receive this confirmation email, indicates that your application was not submitted.